The Effect of Toolbox Training on Radiation Protection Practices of Health Professionals in Radio… (NCT06530121) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Toolbox Training on Radiation Protection Practices of Health Professionals in Radioactive Workplaces
80 participantsStarted 2024-08-28
Plain-language summary
This study will be conducted in a randomized controlled, pre-test, post-test and experimental group design to determine the effects of on-the-job training on radiation workers (radiation safety, protective clothing, awareness). The universe of the study was radiation workers using dosimeters at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Health Practice and Research Hospital. The experimental group determined by randomization consisted of a total of 80 workers working in ionizing radiation departments. Data were collected with the Information Form, radiation safety and awareness Application Information Form (Pre-Test-Post-Test), radiation protection checklists and On-the-Job Training Evaluation Form. Descriptive statistical methods will be used in the evaluation of the data, independent sample t-test, dependent sample t-test will be used in the comparison of scores and the results of variance analysis in repeated measures will be used in the comparison of three follow-up scores.
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Working in radioactive areas
* Being a health professional
* Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily
* Working for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Working in any field other than radioactive areas
* Not being a health professional
* Working less than 6 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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pretest-posttest
Timeframe: before education and 1st week after training